Minard

Minard, located at 62 Manuka Road Berwick, including the cellar and garden setting. 

Minard is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Casey.

Minard is of local historic significance as it demonstrates two key periods of development within the suburban lands of Berwick - the creation of small, self sufficient farms on the outskirts of Berwick from c1871-1890, as represented by the small timber cottage at the centre of Minard, and the later consolidation of small farms into more intensive industry in the early twentieth century, including new industries, such as holiday accommodation (Criterion A).

The house itself has aesthetic significance as it represents typical elements of the form and style of modest Victorian and Edwardian domestic architecture as represented in the City of Casey, and retains a high degree of integrity. While minor alterations and additions have occurred, the periods of development, and differing architectural styles are clearly evident in comparing the two principal parts of the dwelling. The later section is constructed from timber, has a shallower gable roof, with simple, small four pane sash windows and a modest two-room form. The brick section demonstrates a new design and decorative approach to architecture, including the high-pitched gable roof, decorative large window set into the facade with side lights and timber detailing, the decorative 'rising sun' motif on the bargeboard and the elevated positioning. The inclusion of the cellar is of interest, as it is unusual within the municipality (Criterion D and E). .